My son just turned a month old yesterday.
Up until 3 days ago I've noticed that he squirms. It's annoying and frustrates me and I know that it shouldn't so that's why I'm coming here to learn why so I'm not getting frustrated anymore.
Ok....so, here's the thing:
When he's first eating, he doesn't squirm.
So i'm feeding him and he's fine. And then I stop feeding him to change him and then burp him and he burps.
And then I continue to feed him and he's eating. But then 30 seconds after he's eating he starts to squirm. Not only does he squirm but he also pushes off and I can't figure out why.
I know it's not because he needs changing and I know it's not because he needs burping.
So what could it be?
Is this normal? Is it something that I just have to deal with or is there a solution to this?
the milk flow is not slow.
it's fast. i know the milk is fast bc when he's off of the boob the milk squirts all over.
i burp him because if i don't then he will have bubbles in his tummy which will cause him to spit up.
the nurse and lactation consultant told me to do it.
Quoting mama02040608:
Sometimes they get frustrated when the flow slows down. Why are you taking him off to burp? Is he coming off in his own? He may also be pissy that you interrupted his meal.
Quoting vinalex0581:the milk flow is not slow.
it's fast. i know the milk is fast bc when he's off of the boob the milk squirts all over.
i burp him because if i don't then he will have bubbles in his tummy which will cause him to spit up.
the nurse and lactation consultant told me to do it.
Quoting mama02040608:
Sometimes they get frustrated when the flow slows down. Why are you taking him off to burp? Is he coming off in his own? He may also be pissy that you interrupted his meal.
Quoting mama02040608:
Then he's likely squirming because his insides are being hosed down. Position changes can help with that, mostly just making sure baby is more upright and gravity will help with the flow. Football hold and nursing while reclined with baby on top of the breast are two choices for a young baby. I wouldn't take him off at all if he's doing ok. It may also be having to readjust to the flow after coming off. If he seems to be dealing well with the feeding, don't take him off. Burping can happen when he's done. Of course, take him off if he seems stressed out at all.
Quoting vinalex0581:the milk flow is not slow.
it's fast. i know the milk is fast bc when he's off of the boob the milk squirts all over.
i burp him because if i don't then he will have bubbles in his tummy which will cause him to spit up.
the nurse and lactation consultant told me to do it.
Quoting mama02040608:
Sometimes they get frustrated when the flow slows down. Why are you taking him off to burp? Is he coming off in his own? He may also be pissy that you interrupted his meal.
I found laid back nursing to be the best anti-squirm device. When they're laying on top of you it's very hard for them to squirm at all.
oh ok.
i'll try to re-position him then.
maybe that will help.
there have been times where he would pause and then right after i would hear him burp or he would actually burp while feeding.
Quoting mama02040608:
Oh, and as far as spitting up...if he does, it has more to do with the amount of milk he's getting than air bubbles. You don't take a baby off to burp unless baby looks distressed.
Quoting mama02040608:
Then he's likely squirming because his insides are being hosed down. Position changes can help with that, mostly just making sure baby is more upright and gravity will help with the flow. Football hold and nursing while reclined with baby on top of the breast are two choices for a young baby. I wouldn't take him off at all if he's doing ok. It may also be having to readjust to the flow after coming off. If he seems to be dealing well with the feeding, don't take him off. Burping can happen when he's done. Of course, take him off if he seems stressed out at all.
Quoting vinalex0581:the milk flow is not slow.
it's fast. i know the milk is fast bc when he's off of the boob the milk squirts all over.
i burp him because if i don't then he will have bubbles in his tummy which will cause him to spit up.
the nurse and lactation consultant told me to do it.
Quoting mama02040608:
Sometimes they get frustrated when the flow slows down. Why are you taking him off to burp? Is he coming off in his own? He may also be pissy that you interrupted his meal.
laying on top while BF??
how??
Quoting gdiamante:I found laid back nursing to be the best anti-squirm device. When they're laying on top of you it's very hard for them to squirm at all.
how do i hold him upright while BF?
i think that would be hard to do, well for me anways. i honestly don't think that i'm capable of doing that.
Quoting mama02040608:
Oh, and as far as spitting up...if he does, it has more to do with the amount of milk he's getting than air bubbles. You don't take a baby off to burp unless baby looks distressed.
Quoting mama02040608:
Then he's likely squirming because his insides are being hosed down. Position changes can help with that, mostly just making sure baby is more upright and gravity will help with the flow. Football hold and nursing while reclined with baby on top of the breast are two choices for a young baby. I wouldn't take him off at all if he's doing ok. It may also be having to readjust to the flow after coming off. If he seems to be dealing well with the feeding, don't take him off. Burping can happen when he's done. Of course, take him off if he seems stressed out at all.
Quoting vinalex0581:the milk flow is not slow.
it's fast. i know the milk is fast bc when he's off of the boob the milk squirts all over.
i burp him because if i don't then he will have bubbles in his tummy which will cause him to spit up.
the nurse and lactation consultant told me to do it.
Quoting mama02040608:
Sometimes they get frustrated when the flow slows down. Why are you taking him off to burp? Is he coming off in his own? He may also be pissy that you interrupted his meal.
Like that. You get a seat that lets you leacn back. A recliner is best. Put baby on top of you.
Bonus: You never have to do tummy time on the floor.
Quoting vinalex0581:laying on top while BF??
how??
Also first photo in this thread: http://www.cafemom.com/group/325/forums/read/17015582/Nursing_positions_PIC?next=21#replies
this post may already exist. i'm sorry if it does. :(
- vinalex0581
on Jul. 29, 2012 at 11:46 AM